Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Early Years Teacher to join our fantastic Sunshine Day Nursery team at our site at the Northern General Hospital, offering year-round childcare to NHS and hospital staff. Our site cares for up to 144 children and features dedicated baby, toddler, and pre-school units and extended opening hours (6.30am to 7pm).
We pride ourselves on giving children the best start in life, and our great staff are committed to giving children a fun, social, stimulating, and safe environment for them to develop and thrive.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the development of a high-quality early year's provision, working and supporting colleagues with delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage to improve all outcomes for children.To ensure the quality of provision planning and outcomes for the children are of a high standard by using role modelling and staff support.To develop and lead the practice in areas identified by the Senior Management team.To supervise/mentor Senior Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Practitioners, Childcare Assistants, Flexible Workers, and Students, to ensure the room/unit operates effectively in line with the EYFS standards.To provide high quality childcare and education for children attending the Day Nursery/Holiday Club based on a philosophy of family type care, ensuring that each child is treated as an individual.To promote a safe and caring environment to enable each child to grow and develop within their own potential.Ensure policies and procedures are always adhered to.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Sunshine Day Nurseries are part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Staff training and development is really important to us, and we offer the chance to do further childcare qualifications and progression towards childcare coordinator roles, as well as a variety of regular in-house and external courses.
Have any questions or want to find out more? Feel free to get in touch via the details below for an informal chat, or to arrange a visit to see our nurseries for yourself.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of a maximum of twelve months due to maternity leave of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and statutory maternity provisions.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
- First Aid Certificate
- BA Hons /Early Years Professional Status / Early Years Teacher Status / Qualified Teacher Status with Early Years experience.
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must have excellent knowledge of EYFS and OFSTED regulations and be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of developments within Early Years.
- Must be able to be a good role model, deliver training and motivate a team.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working in Early Years & Education.
- Experience of implementing the EYFS and delivering the Early Years curriculum.
Desirable
- Experience of working in partnership with parents and other professional agencies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to motivate a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
- First Aid Certificate
- BA Hons /Early Years Professional Status / Early Years Teacher Status / Qualified Teacher Status with Early Years experience.
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must have excellent knowledge of EYFS and OFSTED regulations and be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of developments within Early Years.
- Must be able to be a good role model, deliver training and motivate a team.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working in Early Years & Education.
- Experience of implementing the EYFS and delivering the Early Years curriculum.
Desirable
- Experience of working in partnership with parents and other professional agencies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to motivate a team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunshine Day Nursery, Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
